Salem launches Uplift Salem program, providing $500 monthly payments to 100 low-income residents for one year.

Salem, Massachusetts, has initiated the Uplift Salem program, providing $500 monthly payments to 100 low-income residents for one year. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and private donations, the pilot aims to alleviate poverty and will be assessed by Salem State University researchers. The program is part of a broader trend in the U.S. exploring guaranteed income as a solution to financial hardship. Applications open on October 28.

October 15, 2024
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